Before I die

Before I die

Jenny Downham2007
A terminally ill teenaged girl makes and carries out a list of things to do before she dies.
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Annika Arguemore@arguemore
3 stars
Jan 14, 2024

Review to come!

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Janna Romano@jnnrmn
5 stars
Jun 2, 2023

A mustread :)

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Victoria@veespages
3 stars
Apr 8, 2023

Well, it wasn't at all what I expected. Quite frankly, I expected something much better. Based on the various reviews that I've read (which are mostly good), this book was supposed to be this eye-opener, makes-you-want-to-live-your-life-to-the-fullest kind of novel. But I didn't think of it that way. There are some parts where it confused me. Like, who's talking? Where did s/he come from, why is s/he suddenly have a dialog? How did that happen? When did that take place? Yeah, it got me confused at times--or maybe I'm just a bad reader. Either way, the book still didn't make its supposed impact on me. But what the hell. If you like stories that will depress you even more than you already are, then I suggest you grab a hold of this book and read every word of it by heart.

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Talia Dominguez @taliac36
5 stars
Dec 22, 2022

this is the saddest book i have ever read in my life!!!!! :( oh my God! she totally deserved to have a normal life ! /.\

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Debbi@criesinmuseums
5 stars
Aug 12, 2022

"What do dead bodies become?" "Dust Glitter Rain."

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Vilde@vforvilde
5 stars
Jul 25, 2022

A brilliantly crafted novel, heartbreaking yet astonishingly life-affirming. It will take you to the very edge, and remind you of the mundane in life; the ability to spend time with your family, to enjoy the simple things and to plan and dream for the future. It is a beautiful read — remember to bring tissues.

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Veronica Shuttleworth@shuttsv
5 stars
May 7, 2022

This is probably the saddest book I have ever read but totally worth reading.

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Ella Zegarra@ellieroth
5 stars
Jan 9, 2022

Hermoso libro, si es muy lacrimógeno, pero preciosa narración. Sip, lloré

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Amy Grieve@blossomamy
5 stars
Jan 9, 2022

Tessa has been fighting cancer since she was 12, and now she only has months to live. Now sixteen, Tessa knows she won't get to do everything that normal girls her age will, so she makes a list of 10 things that she wants to do before she dies. Even though I knew that Tessa was going to die, I still wasn't prepared for the ending. Over the course of the novel I grew attached to Tessa's witty comebacks, straight-forward attitude and realistic take on life. Before anyone starts reading this novel, I suggest that they wait until they're in the mood for something emotional or sad.

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Olivera Mitić@olyschka
4 stars
Nov 24, 2021

Forget The Fault in Our Stars. This book is how you portray cancer and how you show in which ways it affects people. Such a touching and amazing read! It was just superb!

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Jane The Bookaholic@thebookaholicyt
4 stars
Nov 18, 2021

Beautiful.

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Amber Laha@amberml
5 stars
Oct 30, 2021

I filmed a review! Check it out. :) http://youtu.be/DcsHLgHFNC8

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Anastaciya@anastaciya
2 stars
Oct 27, 2021

Ugh, all the tears...

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Valeria@valemattta
2 stars
Oct 22, 2021

*sobbing*

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Sina@sina_marie1997
4 stars
Aug 26, 2021

So geweint am Ende... :(

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Lulu@lulu-reads
3 stars
Sep 18, 2022
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Camryn@camiofryn
3 stars
Aug 27, 2022
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Charlotte @lottesct
4.5 stars
Jun 18, 2022
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Evelina@ewe
3.5 stars
Nov 23, 2021
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Aiko van de gaer @aikovdg
2 stars
Jul 17, 2024
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Amna A.@crayoladagger
3 stars
Apr 5, 2024
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Rahmat Junaid@rahmat
4 stars
Mar 20, 2024
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Rahmat Junaid@rahmat
5 stars
Mar 20, 2024
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Tracy K@phoneticrenderer
3 stars
Feb 4, 2024

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